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Artem Surmylo

Artem Surmylo

Project Manager
Bucharest

Summary

I’m a driven Project Manager with a proven track record in guiding cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, high-quality results. I blend creative thinking and analytical insight to streamline processes, reduce costs, and optimize productivity. Drawing on my background in managing manufacturing operations, I ensure consistent adherence to quality standards while maintaining on-time production. I pride myself on anticipating obstacles before they arise, and I excel at collaborating with diverse stakeholders to devise effective, sustainable solutions. By mentoring and empowering my teams, I foster a culture of continuous improvement that consistently drives organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager

ASBIS
11.2022 - Current
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for a large-scale project serving over 980,000 users
  • Developed and implemented project plans, schedules, and risk management strategies, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of potential roadblocks.
  • Facilitated regular communication with stakeholders, including clients, executives, and team members, providing clear status updates and managing expectations effectively
  • Streamlined processes and improved team efficiency by implementing best practices, enhancing resource planning, and refining operational procedures
  • Demonstrated exceptional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, mitigating risks and ensuring projects remained on track under challenging conditions

Head of QA

ASBIS
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with organizational goals, ensuring high product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Streamlined testing processes by introducing modern QA tools, automation frameworks, and methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced time-to-market.
  • Acted as a key decision-maker in release management, balancing risk and delivery timelines to meet business priorities without compromising quality.
  • Fostered a quality-driven culture across the organization, promoting QA as a strategic partner in delivering exceptional user experiences and business value.


Senior QA Engineer

ASBIS
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Mentored junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and DevOps, to drive seamless, on-time delivery of robust, high-caliber software solutions.
  • Supported successful product launches by coordinating end-to-end testing efforts from planning through execution phases.
  • Provided strategic QA insights during agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of quality at every stage of the SDLC.
  • Significantly reduced defect rates by crafting and executing comprehensive test strategies, including risk analysis, exploratory testing, and end-to-end regression testing, ensuring product stability and reliability.

Full Stack QA

PAYSAXAS
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Led the end-to-end quality assurance process for multiple products, defining test strategies and ensuring final approval aligned with product goals and stakeholder requirements.
  • Coordinated both manual and automated testing efforts, mentoring junior QA members and fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Built robust manual testing suites while designing and maintaining automation frameworks (including UI and API tests), ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient regression cycles.
  • Collaborated closely with product managers and developers to refine acceptance criteria, proactively identifying potential issues well before release deadlines.
  • Conducted regular QA audits, evaluating the effectiveness of test coverage, analyzing defect patterns, and implementing targeted improvements to reduce error rates.
  • Oversaw compliance with internal standards and any relevant industry regulations, keeping all stakeholders informed of updates and maintaining strict adherence to guidelines.
  • Personally managed critical, escalated product issues—performing root cause analyses and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence in future releases.

QA Automation Engineer

Interlink
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use
  • Qept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work
  • Tracked, prioritiKed and organiKed defects with Jira, working with development team to facilitate timely corrections
  • Wrote and optimiKed test cases to maximiKe success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches
  • Designed and created automation tests with Python
  • Made a penetrate testing

Software QA Tester

RegDesk
09.2016 - 10.2017
  • Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches
  • Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features
  • Identified and tracked defects with Jira and supported developers with resolution tactics
  • Designed validation and quality assurance parameters for automated system testing
  • Executed test scripts, logged defects and worked to resolve issues noted in testing process
  • Designed and created automation tests with JS

Game Quality Assurance Tester

Filancy LTD
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Proactively tested both main and side content in various game modes, making sure everything felt smooth and enjoyable from a player’s perspective.
  • Created detailed bug reports with clear replication steps and potential workarounds, helping the team solve issues faster and more efficiently.
  • Worked closely with designers and developers, offering feedback on balancing and mechanics adjustments to deliver the best possible gameplay experience.
  • Conducted thorough regression checks after every update or patch, swiftly identifying any new or recurring issues that might affect performance or stability.
  • Designed and improved test plans to verify seamless performance across different platforms—PC, console, and mobile—addressing unique challenges on each.
  • Provided feedback for online gaming performance, measuring qualitative impacts of factors such as latency, download speeds and other network considerations
  • Investigated malfunctions of in-game products, tracking issues to discover root causes and possible corrective measures
  • Compared multi-platform game performance to verify consistency across PC, console and mobile versions

Web Developer

Webfrox Production
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Planned website development
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Opencart and other editing software
  • Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans and budgets

Education

Bachelor of Science - Department of Applied Mathematics

Izmail State University Of Humanities
04.2001 -

Master of Science -

National University 'Odessa Maritime Academy'
04.2001 -

Skills

Project management

Project planning

Project tracking

Strategic planning

Risk management

Team collaboration

Work flow planning

Technical support

Task prioritization

Customer relations

Manual testing

Test planning

Regression testing

Functional testing

Automation

Certification

Introduction to Software Testing, University of Minnesota

Timeline

Project Manager

ASBIS
11.2022 - Current

Head of QA

ASBIS
12.2021 - 11.2022

Senior QA Engineer

ASBIS
09.2020 - 12.2021

Full Stack QA

PAYSAXAS
09.2018 - 02.2020

QA Automation Engineer

Interlink
12.2017 - 09.2018

Software QA Tester

RegDesk
09.2016 - 10.2017

Game Quality Assurance Tester

Filancy LTD
03.2016 - 09.2016

Web Developer

Webfrox Production
01.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Department of Applied Mathematics

Izmail State University Of Humanities
04.2001 -

Master of Science -

National University 'Odessa Maritime Academy'
04.2001 -

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